June Breeze
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Youth Program Has Launched ! Several Slots Available, Details Here
By Dawn Buck on Jun 12, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on Youth Program Has Launched ! Several Slots Available, Details Here
Update from Sally Buck of the Youth Committee
Hello participants in the Park Point Summer Youth Program,
The program has started for 2018! Kevin Chederquist is the Director and Karen Boynton is the assistant. This week on Wednesday, the kids will do a beach sweep to pick up garbage, driftwood for a project and take pictures. If you have a kid-friendly camera, please send with your child or grandchild. On Thursday, June 15, the program will be taking the bus to the Rowing Club and the Park Point airport for a tour as well as visiting the beach house for a naturalist program.
Just a few reminders:
- Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday–Thursday
- Field trips: Tuesday = Library; Thursday = other events announce weekly; bus pick up at 9:30 am and drop off by 3:30 pm
- If you need to reach Kevin to notify him of different pick-up or drop off arrangements, his number is 218-940-1464
- Please send a morning snack if your kids are coming all morning such as yogurt, granola bar or fruit. There is a toaster and fridge if you’d like to send a loaf of bread and peanut butter or milk and cereal for the week.
- Snack donations are always welcome!
- Those attending weekly or daily, need to pay on the day of attendance. Checks are fine, payable to PPCC.
- Daily please bring a lunch, water bottle, snack, jacket, bathing suit and towel.
We still have space available, especially in late July and August if you know of other families looking for an active, outdoor based summer program.
Please let me know of any questions,
Thank you,
Sally Buck, Park Point Youth Committee
If you would like to join the fun, contact Sally Buck, timnsalbuck@gmail.com
You may register on site at Lafayette after checking in with Sally of the Park Point Community Club Youth Committee.
The Summer Youth program is for ages 5 years old (completed Kindergarten) thru 12 years old and kids who want to have an especially amazing action packed super summer from June 12th thru August 10th, (CLOSED July 4th).
The fun will begin at 8:00 am and end at 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday at the Lafayette Club House at 3026 Minnesota Ave. Plan to spend the entire summer or just a few weeks or days, the choice is yours. The Program includes gardening at the PP Edible Garden, going to the Beach, field trips, educational sessions, crafts and activities at Lafayette Community Center.
The cost for the nine week program is $450.00 for the first child per family, $350.00 for any child thereafter, same family or $60 per week and $20 per day. Field trip costs are additional and the responsibility of the child’s family.
Registration forms are posted on the PPCC website. Please remember space is limited, giving first priority to Park Point Residents, relatives of Park Pointers. Questions, please contact Sally Buck at timnsalbuck@gmail.com or http://www.parkpointcommunityclub.org/
Park Point Community Club
P.O. Box 16326
Duluth, MN 55816-0326
Registration Form for Summer Program 2017 pdf version
Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program Registration 2017 Word version
Park Point Community Club meeting on Tuesday, May 16 6:30pm social & 7pm meeting
By Dawn Buck on May 15, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on Park Point Community Club meeting on Tuesday, May 16 6:30pm social & 7pm meeting
On the agenda:
A short presentation on the Sky Harbor Airport Runway Re-alignment
from the project engineer, Benita L. Crow, PE and colleagues.
“We’ll put together a short presentation and provide an update on what we’ve completed, together with the next steps.”
Benita L. Crow, PE | Principal
SEH | 3535 Vadnais Center Drive | St. Paul, MN 55110-5196
651.765.2920 direct | 612.919.6677 cell | 651.490.2150 fax
www.sehinc.com
Art Fair – Progress report and opportunities to volunteer
Minnesota Point Preservation Society Update from April meeting
Minnesota Point Preservation Society is working on nominating the shoreline of Minnesota Point become a designated recreational trail by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC). The application for this project will require a collaboration with the City of Duluth who previously applied for funding through this program.
We believe the entirety of the Lake Superior shoreline of Minnesota Point, along with the shoreline of Superior Bay from 40th St to the Superior Entry (10 miles total) would offer the best chance of obtaining the recognition and funding for such a regional and state treasure for creating outdoor recreational opportunities.
Besides the obvious water/beach opportunities, we would plan to include cultural components such as historical site recognition for early explorers, Native American burials, first Coast Guard survey points (restoration of the Old Light House, and adjoining facilities), Aerial Bridge, canals, breakwaters, and WPA projects from the 1930s conducted along Minnesota Point.
Strategic Plan & Background informtion, click here:
MPPS Draft Proposal for feedback; contact Gary at gglass143@charter.net with questions
Hoping to see you tonight at the meeting!
May Breeze
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5/2 Open House for Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program
By Dawn Buck on Apr 25, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on 5/2 Open House for Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program
Open House for Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program
Tuesday, May 2, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Lafayette Community Center (Lower Level)
Come meet the new staff for the Summer Youth Program 2017, pick up or complete registration forms and enjoy some treats!
The Summer Youth program is for ages 5 years old (completed Kindergarten) thru 12 years old and kids who want to have an especially amazing action packed super summer from June 12th thru August 10th, (CLOSED July 4th). The fun will begin at 8:00 am and end at 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday at the Lafayette Club House at 3026 Minnesota Ave. Plan to spend the entire summer or just a few weeks or days, the choice is yours. The Program includes gardening at the PP Edible Garden, going to the Beach, field trips, educational sessions, crafts and activities at Lafayette Community Center.
The cost for the nine week program is $450.00 for the first child per family, $350.00 for any child thereafter, same family or $60 per week and $20 per day. Field trip costs are additional and the responsibility of the child’s family.
Registration forms are posted on the PPCC website. Please remember space is limited, giving first priority to Park Point Residents, relatives of Park Pointers. Questions, please contact Sally Buck at timnsalbuck@gmail.com or http://www.parkpointcommunityclub.org/
Park Point Community Club
P.O. Box 16326
Duluth, MN 55816-0326
Registration Form for Summer Program 2017 pdf version
Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program Registration 2017 Word version
What’s Happening on Park Point?
By Dawn Buck on Apr 10, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on What’s Happening on Park Point?
Lafayette Bathrooms- Updated plans
The plans changed a bit due to community suggestions. Here are the updated plans which will go through the variance process again.
Bathroom updated plans 3.31.2017
Updated bathroom plan
Neighbors living near Lafayette will receive a notice. Please call if you have questions on the updated plans. 218 525-1764
Phragmites- Invasive on Park Point!
Attached is information regarding an upcoming Aquatic Invasive Species Open House about Phragmites on Thursday, April 20th at Pier B Resort from 6-8PM.
Below are links to event details:
- Facebook Event Page – https://www.facebook.com/events/740084716151745/
- Event Flyer PDF – https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-oYpRhJp8B0RlZSVTdwY0JSbnM
Please help us spread the word by forwarding the information to folks in your network. If you have questions, please let me know. Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Non- Native Phragmites (European common reed) is an invasive species spreading throughout our community. We have an opportunity to catch the spread early relative to communities
Best to you,
Alyssa Hoppe
Project Manager
St. Louis River Alliance
Monarch Butterfly Festival- May 20
April 2017
Duluth Monarch Buddies is a grassroots organization dedicated to helping preserve monarch butterflies.
We distribute milkweed seeds and plants, educate the community through schools, through city-wide efforts, and other outreach programs.
Please post the attached flyer and feel free to print additional copies.
We hope to see you at the Duluth Monarch Festival on
May 20!
Carolyn Schroeder
Event Coordinator
Duluth Monarch Buddies
218-348-8431
Monarch Festival 2017 details at this link
Duluth Traverse Trail System Mini-Master Plan process updates
Comments received at the 4/11 Parks Commission Meeting were incorporated into the latest DRAFT plan that is available on our website here: http://www.duluthmn.gov/st-louis-river-corridor/duluth-traverse/
The next meeting will be the April 24th City Council Meeting where Council will be asked to vote on the plan for approval.
Next Steps & Meetings
- City Council Meeting (Monday, April 24 – 7 pm at City Hall 3rd Floor Council Chambers)
Questions to:
Jim
James M. Shoberg, PLA
Project Coordinator
Landscape Architect
Parks and Recreation | City of Duluth
411 W. 1st Street | Duluth, MN 55802
218-730-4316 (office) | 218-208-9632 (cell)
jshoberg@duluthmn.gov | www.duluthmn.gov/parks
April Breeze
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2017 Park Point Rummage Sale
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The Rummage Sale dates are Friday, June 9th & Saturday, June 10, 2017
March Breeze
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PPCC Social & Meeting on March 21, Tuesday 6:30pm
By Dawn Buck on Mar 7, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on PPCC Social & Meeting on March 21, Tuesday 6:30pm
Next meeting March 21
The Executive Board meets at 6pm.
The Regular Meeting Social Hour starts at 6:30pm, followed by the 7pm meeting.
This month a representative from the DNR will speak on the effects of feeding wildlife on Park Point.
Andrew Slade, from the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation department will tell us about the Lafayette bathroom project and the upgrades scheduled at the Beach House.
Read the grant here.Lafayette Bathroom Grant 2017
17-0172R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH DONALD HOLM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PARK POINT BEACH HOUSE NORTH WALL REPLACEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $182,706. This Resolution was adopted unanimously, February 2017